LUND UNIVERSITY | SWEDEN | CENTRE FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES Master’s Programme in Middle Eastern Studies •Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies •2 years, full time, 120 ECTS credits •Centre for Middle Eastern Studies •Lund Campus •Application deadline: 15 January 2015 •Programme start: August 2015 and the Public Sphere; Environment and Sustainable Development. Third semester: Individual focus courses abroad and internship. Fourth semester: Master’s degree thesis (30). Career prospects The programme offers courses in multiple focus areas as well as opportunities for attractive work placements and Programme overview The two-year international interdisciplinary Master’s programme in Middle Eastern Studies at the Centre for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) in Lund offers highly qualified students an opportunity to become experts on the Middle East. In addition, our education focuses on personal development, giving our students the necessary training and support to be successful in their careers after Lund. CMES was selected in 2009 to initiate the research programme The Middle East in the Contemporary World as part of the Swedish Research Council’s strategic research areas. language training in the Middle East. It provides a solid foundation for a career in Middle Eastern analysis, politics, diplomacy, development, culture or enterprise, as well as for further academic research and PhD studies. Admission requirements and how to apply ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor’s degree and a high level of proficiency in English. IELTS with a minimum of 7.0 (none of the sections under 6.0) is required. Knowledge of a major Middle Eastern language is recommended but not required. Since then, CMES has rapidly expanded into a truly international hub for research, public information and cultural events focusing on the Middle East. Master’s students have close contact with our research projects, which form a vivid and open environment for studies and research, with excellent opportunities for internships and research involvement. Prolific international experts frequently visit CMES for joint ventures and guest lecturers that are integrated into the Master’s programme. The programme is run in collaboration with a number of Middle Eastern and European academic institutions, as well as with businesses, NGOs and development agencies active in the Middle East. The academic culture of openness and outreach is very important to us. CMES organises public lectures, film festivals, exhibitions and concerts. CMES actively participates in both current debates on Middle Eastern issues and national debates on multiculturalism against prejudice and Islamophobia. Programme modules/courses COURSES AND NUMBER OF CREDITS: First semester: The Formation of Middle Eastern Modernities (10), Introduction to Middle Eastern Debates (10), Key-Theories in Middle Eastern Studies (10). Second semester: Choose electives (in total 30 credits). Courses within the following themes are offered, while the precise courses may vary from year to year: Key Methods in Middle Eastern Studies (compulsory); Politics and International Relations; Islam and Muslim Culture; Religion and Politics; Regional Migration; Middle Eastern Minorities in the West and Multiculturalism; Conflict and Security; Gender and Social Change; The Arab Spring; Social Movements What alumni say “The third semester gives you a really good opportunity to get hands on experience and network by doing fieldwork. You can meet people who are doing what you want to do after your studies, and through that you can find a future career.” Cecily Cook, from USA t 1. Go to www.lunduniversity.lu.se and find the programme. About the Center of Middle Eastern Studies The Center for Middle Eastern Studies was founded in 2007 Click on “Apply” and follow the instructions for the on- in an effort to support and coordinate research on the re- line application form on the Swedish national applica- gion at Lund University. Research on the Middle East has tion website. existed in Lund since the university’s founding in 1666. Over 2. Send your supporting documents (for details on docu- the last few decades, an increasing amount of disciplines ment requirements, see www.universityadmissions.se): across all faculties of the university have begun conduct- - Cover sheet ing research and teaching courses on the region. CMES will - Certificates and diplomas from previous studies at an inter- continue to support these efforts by becoming an interna- nationally recognised higher education institution (univ- tional hub in Scandinavia for interdisciplinary research on ersity or university college) the Middle East. - Transcripts of completed courses and grades for each se- mester (including course list) - Proof of English language skills About Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and for a number of - Proof that you meet the specific admission requirements years has been ranked among the world’s top 100 univer- - A statement of purpose (800 words) sities. The University has 47 700 students and 7 500 staff - CV based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in - Three letters of recommendation our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world - Two short writing samples (less than 2000 words) and the human condition. - Copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photograph, or some other identification document Lund is Sweden’s most attractive study destination. The Uni- (EU/EEA citizens may need to send a certified passport versity offers one of the broadest ranges of programmes copy) and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and 3. Make sure to check the country specific requirements on cutting-edge research. The compact university campus en- www.universityadmissions.se before sending your docu- courages networking and creates the conditions for scien- ments. tific breakthroughs and innovations. The University has a 4. Pay the application fee (when applicable). clear international profile, with partner universities in over 50 countries. SELECTION CRITERIA/ADDITIONAL INFO Selection of students is based on statement of purpose, Funding of SEK 5 billion a year goes to research at eight fac- transcripts, letters of recommendation, CV and two short ulties, which gives us one of Sweden’s strongest and broad- writing samples. est ranges of research activity. Over 30 of our research fields are world-leading, according to independent evaluations. TUITION FEES There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non- EU/EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is SEK 110 000 per year. For details on tuition fees, see www.lunduniversity.lu.se CONTACT Programme webpage www.lunduniversity.lu.se/Middle-Eastern-Studies Master’s programme coordinator: Tina Robertsson, [email protected] Disclaimer: Changes may have been made since the printing of this fact sheet. Please see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for any updates. HOW TO APPLY